Physical Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 135 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Physical Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and8% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 38.5% of Physical Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physical Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,661 people earned theirPhysical Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physical Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 2,241 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 364 |
| Master’s Degree | 43 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 13 |
Earnings of Physical Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Physical Science of $39,802 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,769 |
| 4 years | $39,802 |
| 5 years | $49,400 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Physical Science. About 61.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 8 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physical Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 53.8% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 7.7% |
| International Students | 5 | 38.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 38.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Physical Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 209 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Physical Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Physical Science students seeking a doctor's degree is Middlesex College. This school awarded 169 doctor's degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Richard Bland College is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Nevada College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American River College is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Medgar Evers College is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 111 doctor's degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
El Camino Community College District is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 86 doctor's degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Staten Island CUNY is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 77 doctor's degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seattle Central College is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Science. This school awarded 49 doctor's degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Long Beach City College is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 46 doctor's degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Villanova University is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Green River College is a popular choice for Physical Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 44 doctor's degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pierce College District comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Science. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Physical Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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